IIU probes injuries after police pursuit

Manitoba’s police watchdog is investigating after two people were seriously injured during a police pursuit early Sunday.

Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers were sent to an address before 2 a.m. in Long Plain First Nation because of an impaired driver who had repeatedly showed up at the residence.

When officers arrived, the suspect drove off at a high rate of speed.

Officers followed the vehicle but soon lost sight of it.

A short time later, officers came across the suspect vehicle in a field with smoke coming from the engine and both airbags deployed. The driver was arrested after a short foot chase. The passenger, who was still in the vehicle, was also arrested.

The driver received a possible broken nose while the passenger was found to have a break in her spine and a possible fractured back.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have video footage of it are asked to contact the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba toll free at 1-844-667-6060.